Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin conditioning and deodorant ingredient. It’s in 2,095 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
A glycerin derivative. Conditions skin and boosts the effect of preservatives; also reduces odor.
What it does
Contains Ethylhexylglycerin: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ethylhexylglycerin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33896, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ethylhexylglycerin
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Hydrogel Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Neutrogena
Gel Creme Hidratante para Área dos Olhos Neutrogena Hydro Boost com 15g
15 g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Gel Custard
Hair styling · 12.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
454 g · Label from Brazil · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Gel de Limpeza Facial Neutrogena Hydro Boost
150 ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Instituto Español
Gel intimo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
88ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · 6.77 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Oars + Alps
Gentle Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gesichtssonnencreme
1pcs · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
VERB
Ghost Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser | Ginger Melt Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · 150ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
Toner · 5.07 FL. OZ. · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
5 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists silicones
GIOVANNI
GIOVANNI 2chic Ultra-Sleek Blow Out Styling Mist
250ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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